Highlights
- One of the most esteemed GT cars of the era
- Legendary 4.2 litre V8 engine, one of the best ever made
- Well presented in a suave colour specification
- Long advisory free MOT
The Appeal
If there ever was a name synonymous with class style and raw power, it would have to be Maserati. Each car, an exquisite coalition of flowing lines, quality materials and a thumping great Italian motor at the front. The Quattroporte we see here, is of course no exception to this notion.
The Quattroporte can be seen as two cars, both a luxury long distance cruiser, and at the request of the driver and their right foot, an excellent dynamic performance car. One of the most esteemed grand tourers of its time, it holds quite the legacy and remains a coveted piece of Maserati history, courtesy of its excellent exterior styling and revered Ferrari derived 4.2 litre V8 engine.
On the market today, these early fifth generation Quattroportes provide so much car for the money they demand, and whilst appreciation is picking up with pace, they still present as a great value exotic tourer.
This 2004 example is a wonderful presentation of the beloved model, which finished in a timeless specification and accompanied by a lengthy advisory free MOT, holds brilliant potential to become a left field daily driver or to be preserved as an exotic modern classic collectors piece for someone looking to get into the rewarding world of Maserati ownership.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 25/06/2004
- Supplied through Maserati distributor Lancaster of Colchester into the Essex area
- Circumstances meant that under the previous ownership the car was left unused for a while before being purchased by the current owner in mid 2022
- After purchase the vendor sent the car to an independent Maserati specialist for a thorough refresh and to rectify any issues that had developed during the car’s time off the road
- Accompanied by the Maserati book pack with various manuals and the all important key code card
- Maserati service book present with stamps up to the 84 thousand mile mark
- Current MOT valid with no advisories until September 2024
- V5 registration document also present with the car
The Interior
- Nicely presented interior finished in unusual, but suave colour scheme
- Upholstered in a mix of cream and blue leather with a contrasting tan brown carpet
- The cabin is entirely well presented in its current state but would benefit from a quality detail and clean to be brought up to its full potential
- Cream leather seating front and rear is in good order and lacks signs of blemishing, rather just a light patina commensurate with age
- Temperature controlled drivers seat with memory functions
- Two tone blue and cream leather dash panel with quality trim and embellishments
- Iconic Maserati centrally mounted clock face in wood finish fascia
- Interior switchgear is nicely presented although some controls to present with more apparent signs of wear
- Maserati central entertainment screen is still working however the vendor reports that the volume functions for the audio system do not work at present
- Clean well fitting cream headliner
- Fold down wood finish trays for rear seat occupants
- Rare factory mobile phone still present in the centre console of the car
- Some signs of blemishing to be found on the rear passenger climate vents
- Beautiful plush tan brown carpeting throughout
- Smartly upholstered leather door panels boasting neat door furniture and trim
- Well sized bot area boasting yet more tan carpets and the Maserati air compressor and tool kit in bespoke Maserati cases
- Wood finish central fascia and surrounding decorative trim pieces, all in good order with a high gloss shine
The Exterior
- Impeccable exterior styling, often argued as one of the finest looking four door cars ever made
- Design penned by Pininfarina
- Finished in a quality, timeless navy blue exterior colour scheme
- Paintwork is of a good standard throughout, with something of a mile deep quality to it and just some light marking commensurate with age to be seen
- External trim is in great clean order and presents as such
- Iconic chrome front grille piece is in good presentable shape and still proudly boasts its trident badging
- Exceptional, characteristic triple vent styling on the front wings
- 19” silver Maserati alloys reside at all four corners of the car and in whilly presentable order, with just light blemishing and kerb rash to be seen in places
- Glass work is all of a high quality
The Mechanics
- Fitted with a Ferrari derived 4.2 litre V8 engine, seen by many as one of the best V8 engines of all time
- Paired with an impressively smooth automatic transmission
- The engine itself looks to be in good clean order
- The vendor advises that after purchase the car was subject to a mechanical refresh with some attention to the electrical system at the hands of an independent Maserati specialist
- The vendor advises that at present one of the wheel bearings may need some attention and the drivers interior door and boot handle can be sticky
- The car turns over and fires into life comfortably, providing a simply exquisite, thunderous engine note
- The Quattroporte is said to provide a great overall driving experience, with a wonderfully refined ride, but great power delivery if needed
- Advisory free MOT stretching into September 2024
Summary
In the Quattroporte, one has something of a multi tool, a performance car, a long distance tourer, and an art piece. This is an incredibly clean example of a high specification model from one of Maserati’s finest hours, and is something that is quickly becoming a sought after collectors piece. With a legendary V8 engine, Pininfarina styling and a well appointed interior space, there's very little not to like about these cars, and this great example makes an excellent case in point.
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